REPUBLIC ASKED FOR BY SPANISH LEADER.
KING SUGGESTED AS PRESIDENT FOR LIFE. (United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) MADRID, February 9. Out of the involved political situation comes the somewhat startling suggestion by Count Romanones, Liberal leader, and a former Prime Minister, that Spain should be a republic, with King Alfonso as life President. In the meanwhile, the Radicals. Republicans and Socialists have issued a joint manifesto advocating a republic. They appeal to the Liberals to rally to the cause and prepare for the day when universal suffrage will place power in their hands. Inasmuch as the document is signed by prominent men, especially those connected with the professions and commerce, it may be regarded as an important symptom of present affairs. On top of this Senor Cambo, a distinguished economist, has issued a statement that the day of political parties is over. He warns the people that, if Parliament assembles before the present Parliament has cleared up the disorder left by the Dictator, there will be chaos.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18992, 11 February 1930, Page 1
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